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Title: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Izzy on June 13, 2008, 02:50:00 PM

Well its only been 12 years and I finally drew a tag.It is for a cow in October.Turns out I just bought a new to me Morrison Dakaota 56#@30.Hmmmmmmmm!Wish me luck.This is going to be a busy year as Im booked for Mt.Lion in Nevada this January too.All I can say is thank you Lord.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Kevin L. on June 13, 2008, 02:55:00 PM

What zone did you draw? If it's one of the ones I run around in, I'll send ya some good cow GPS coords.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Kevin L. on June 13, 2008, 03:02:00 PM

Herk, you got zone 3. Plenty of moose up there, that's for sure.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Izzy on June 13, 2008, 03:19:00 PM

Thanks Kevin.I hunted in the Allagash for bear a couple times, is it up that far?Im trying to find the unit map.Ill probably look for  a guide as I dont have a winch so if you have any recommendations Id really appreciate it.I got my bears with Black River Guide Service so I know theyre pretty good people but Id stil appreciate some recommendations.
                        Thanks,Izzy

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: woodchucker on June 13, 2008, 03:28:00 PM

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!     :archer:  

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!     :clapper:        :clapper:        :clapper:      :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Kevin L. on June 13, 2008, 04:26:00 PM

Zone 3 is the very northeast section, if you look at the WMD map. I'm not real familiar with the guides up there, we usually go fishing up there, but I don't really hire a guide, ya know? I guide in WMD 8, 13, 14, and 17 mostly and I've got deals from a couple lodges there, but it wouldn't do you much good up in #3. Go to the MPGA website at  www.maineguides.org (http://www.maineguides.org)  and do a search.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: longbowben on June 13, 2008, 05:23:00 PM

Congrats  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Alex.B on June 13, 2008, 05:54:00 PM

That's great Herkimer   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Guru on June 13, 2008, 06:37:00 PM

Good for you Izzy!!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Stone Knife on June 13, 2008, 06:43:00 PM

That's great Izzy, Joe and I wish you the best of luck.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: yellow bow on June 13, 2008, 06:50:00 PM

thats great news! be sure to keep us posted,october will be here before you know it.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: The Baron on June 13, 2008, 06:55:00 PM

That's great.  Good luck on your hunt!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: bentpole on June 13, 2008, 07:03:00 PM

Great News! Good Luck!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: John3 on June 13, 2008, 08:03:00 PM

Congrats, make sure we get to see some pics.


John III

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 13, 2008, 08:45:00 PM

Good luck, mate!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: mcgroundstalker on June 13, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

YOU DA MAN!!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: foxchef on June 13, 2008, 09:09:00 PM

That's a great area. I grew up in "The County" in St. Francis/Allagash and spent alot of time hunting and fishing in Zones 1,2 & 3.  I'm 0 fer alot on the moose draw though. Good people up that way. Try Joel Guimond at Track Down Kennels and Lodge. (207) 834-3612 EVENINGS: (207) 834-2530.
I'm not sure if he would remember me, but he used to pick up the fryer grease at the restaurant I worked at for bear bait!  Good luck!

clint

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: joe skipp on June 13, 2008, 09:48:00 PM

alright Izzy!!!   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:  

Now go up there and arrow a nice fat one...bring back plenty of meat....the Bunny Hunt will be just a few months away...Good luck Pal!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Boar Hog on June 13, 2008, 09:51:00 PM

congrats, no permit for me.I always put in for Maine.Tough draw, Congrats on a beautiful time of the year(Oct.)to be in Maine.Good luck on your hunt.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on June 14, 2008, 07:30:00 AM

Izzy that's awesome !!!!! Good luck and savor the hunt. The New England moose are on my someday list I hope.  :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Marty on June 14, 2008, 08:43:00 AM

Also talk to Eldon Jandreau in Portage. 207-435-2231. He is a longbow hunter and guide, Biggie and I have both hunted bear and moose with him. Great guy.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Irish Archer on June 17, 2008, 07:36:00 AM

0/5 here. Good luck, hope you kill a big one!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: maineac on June 17, 2008, 09:16:00 AM

0/18 here.  Good luck!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Bowspirit on June 17, 2008, 11:47:00 AM

Intending to follow this one with much interest, Izzy. Good luck, and here's hoping you arrow one...

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: PA stickbow boy on June 17, 2008, 12:21:00 PM

What Marty said, Talk to Eldon. I have a moose hunt booked for 2010 w/ him. If you buy any Bill Langer videos, you'll get to see what he is like and what the area's you hunt are like and what kind of game you can expect to see.

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Paul WA on June 17, 2008, 12:31:00 PM

Good Luck, the state of Maine requires bows with a minimum weight of 60# @28" for hunting moose...PR

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: Kevin L. on June 17, 2008, 02:18:00 PM

Paul WA,
 Actually, the state of Maine has no written restriction on minimum draw weight for a bow used to hunt moose. There is a stated minimum of 35 pounds for deer and I'm sure anyone going after Maine moose would want quite a bit more, in addition to a nice heavy arrow and broadhead combo, but there's no actual minimum draw weight stated. Here's a link to the 2008 Maine Moose Hunter's Guide. The section on archery hunting is at the top of page 6.

 http://mainegov-images.informe.org/ifw/licenses_permits/lotteries/pdfs/moosehuntguide2008.pdf

Good luck to all who have drawn a tag!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: speedbump on June 17, 2008, 07:49:00 PM

Congrats that should be  agreat hunt, I missed a tag again this yearin the maine draw. 6/20 is the New Hampshire draw....i gotta a feelin?!

Title: Re: Maine Moose Here I Come!!!
Post by: ishiwannabe on June 17, 2008, 08:33:00 PM

You need anyone to help pack out let us know, ok? Good luck bro.